Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating June 2026 as Gun Violence Prevention Month in Harris County, TX. | Community Exchange
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Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating June 2026 as Gun Violence Prevention Month in Harris County, TX.
Harris County Commissioners Court considers a resolution designating June 2026 as Gun Violence Prevention Month, honoring victims and promoting firearm safety.
The Harris County Commissioners Court is considering a resolution (File No. 26-3954) to officially designate June 2026 as Gun Violence Prevention Month. Introduced on June 9, 2026, and scheduled for a vote on June 25, 2026, the resolution aims to honor victims of gun violence and raise awareness about firearm safety. Harris County has supported related programs, including keeping weapons from domestic violence abusers, promoting gun locks to protect children, and funding community violence interruption efforts.
Harris County Commissioners Court may officially name June 2026 as Gun Violence Prevention Month. The designation is symbolic but signals county priorities and may be paired with related programs already funded by the county.